Creating a textural imprint, the rural architecture is inherently tied visually and structurally to its landscape. Through various art like proposals for an equestrian farm, the architects explore architecture forming part of innovative water attenuation landscapes as a fundamental protection strategy for areas of natural beauty.
Specifically for the clubhouse, the focus on harvesting techniques inspired its embracing curved roofscape and external envelope that funnel water into the rainwater system irrigating the farm lake and subsequently the training fields. The building explores the craft of timber construction at various scales: structure, cladding, joinery, and furniture.
The parametrically defined spruce glulam frame is clad in contrasting traditional Shou Sugi Japanese charred wood shingles. Inside the experience of the landscape is framed by a delicate play of material and light between steel, natural stone and warm oak detailing of the volumes which alternate between inside and outside rooms under the evolving timber frame.
Architect: DROO – Da Costa Mahindroo ArchitectsLandscape Architects:DROO – Da Costa Mahindroo ArchitectsPhotographer: Edmund Sumner
